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Study of nearly 27,000 individuals reveals evening chronotypes excel in cognitive tests, emphasizing the importance of adequate sleep duration.
- Research by Imperial College London analyzed sleep patterns and cognitive abilities of participants.
- Night owls, or those active in the evening, performed better in tests of intelligence, reasoning, reaction times, and memory.
- Optimal cognitive function was linked to sleeping between seven and nine hours per night.
- Chronotypes, influenced by genetic and environmental factors, can shift over a person's lifetime.
- Experts recommend managing sleep patterns to boost brain function and overall health.
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